Assistant Manager - Saffron Walden

inploi; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Uttlesford is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive sales and motivate a passionate team. You will be responsible for driving promotions, managing stock, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have retail leadership experience and a strong customer service focus. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits including a bonus, staff discount, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus – up to 25% of your salary

30% staff discount

Up to 33 days annual leave

Career growth & training opportunities

Exciting competitions and team events

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and driving sales.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and motivate a passionate team.
• Drive sales through promotions and excellent merchandising.
• Ensure operational excellence in audits and stock management.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Passion for customer service & sales

Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills

Results-driven mindset

Job description

Overview

Location: Unit 1 35 King Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1EU GBR
Hours per Week: 39 hours
Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, we can discuss this further at interview.
Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum

The Role

As an Assistant StoreManager, you’ll work alongside the Store Manager to:

• Recruit, inspire & motivate a passionate team to exceed targets.
• Drive sales through promotions, excellent merchandising, and stock control.
• Create a fun, engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.
• Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Retail leadership experience
• Passion for customer service & sales.
• Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills.
• A results-driven mindset with a love for hitting targets.
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers – with full training provided (Optional)

Why Superdrug?

At Superdrug, we don’t just sell health & beauty products—we create exciting shopping experiences! If you love leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus – up to 25% of your salary
• 30% staff discount
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Career growth & training opportunities
• Exciting competitions, rewards & team events
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